In August 11 members of Frodsham WI took the train to Colwyn Bay for a day at the seaside.
The beach was only a short walk from the station, and so we took a leisurely stroll along the promenade taking in the informative plaques set in the walkway giving facts about the area and admiring the stretch of golden sand. The beach has had major improvements through the Colwyn Bay Waterfront project in recent years.
After a stop for lunch in the sunshine, we carried on to St Trillo’s Chapel an historic and tiny stone building on the beach which is only big enough for 6 people and then did a detour through the town to admire some historic buildings. After finishing with tea and cakes we walked back to the station, some of us walking on the beach. We had a less straight forward journey home with a railway delay at Chester but this did not spoil a thoroughly enjoyable day out.
On 24th October 2026 16 members of Frodsham WI joined members from WI’s all over Cheshire to take part in a Murder Mystery Evening organised by Cheshire Federation’s Leisure for Pleasure Committee.
Encouraged by the theme of “James Bond” guests sparkled in sequins, or looked tailored in tuxedos, to solve the mystery of the death of double O agent Roger Damsels. A line up of suspects was introduced and through clever questioning the culprit was unmasked. The Leisure for Pleasure Committee had put in hours of hard work to make this an excellent evening of fun and even provided a two-course meal.
Frodsham WI’s sleuths enjoyed trying to solve the clues even if they did not guess the culprit.
Frodsham WI have sadly said “Goodbye” to three of their long standing members in a very short space of time. Brenda Frodsham, Jill Postlethwaite and Ann Wales were close friends and their deaths have had an impact on our Institute.
All three of these amazing ladies served the membership of Frodsham WI in Officer and Committee roles. Brenda was Secretary in 1991 and 1992, Treasurer 2003 to 2005, President in 1995 and Vice President in 2000 to 2002. Jill was President from 2001 to 2004 and again from 2008 to 2010, and organised sport for many years. Ann was Secretary from 1998 to 1999 and Treasurer 1993 to 1995 and again from 2006 to 2008. All three were regular attendees at CFWI Spring and Autumn meetings, as well as fulfilling other Committee roles.
Jill had moved from Frodsham in 2018 to a retirement apartment near family in Lymm but had kept in touch with Frodsham members. We will remember her for her expert knowledge on all things WI gained during her long membership. She was a stalwart leader of the Bowls team competing in the annual CFWI challenges.
Brenda Frodsham told us that she first attended a WI meeting as a teenager with her mother. She became a member at Frodsham in its early days and joined Jill in the bowls team. She remained independent in her own home until a couple of years ago when her family felt she would be safer with residential care. She continued her membership though as she enjoyed seeing the magazine and Cheshire News. Much of our knowledge of the early days has been gleaned from Brenda’s collection of programme cards dating back to 1948.
Ann Wales was a long standing, participative member of Frodsham WI until her unexpected death in August, a quiet person who was always ready to help out when called upon. She had been a long-term volunteer in the local Cancer Research shop where she will also be missed.
Members of Frodsham WI will remember these three women with love and gratitude for their friendship over many years.
